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Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Heli Trek is a distinct trek itinerary that allows trekkers to explore regions of Everest that are often overlooked and overshadowed by nearby popular trails. Not only that it also provides trekkers an aerial perspective of Everest and the surrounding massif that is unavailable to normal trekkers who just follow the trails.
The trail takes trekkers to Gokyo Valley, a pristine and beautiful valley west of Khumbu Valley consisting of arresting Gokyo Lakes, Ngozumpa glacier, and mountain views unavailable to normal EBC trekkers. After exploring Gokyo Valley and relishing the charm of Gokyo Valley trekkers will cross Chola Pass (5,420m/17,782ft), an adventurous cross passing, and enter Khumbu Valley. At Khumbu Valley, trekkers will get to Everest Base Camp and Kalapatthar, the major highlights of standard Everest Base Camp Trek. The trek concludes at Gorakshep, from where you will be flown out of Khumbu region to Kathmandu in a helicopter which will also provide you a view of the Everest region from a perspective that will leave your jaw dropped.
The trek provides mesmerizing views of 4 out of 8 Eight-thousanders found in Nepal: Mt. Everest, Makalu, Cho Yu, and Lhotse, along with other prominent and magnificent peaks of the Khumbu region. Trekkers will get a chance to observe the Khumbu and Ngozumpa glaciers, which both are mountain glaciers situated at significantly high elevations. Gokyo Lakes are a collection of 6 freshwater pristine mountain lakes situated at Gokyo Valley, which seems like it is derived straight out of fairy tales. Chola Pass is another important landmark, a mountain pass separating two beautiful valleys situated on the laps of mountain peaks. Kala Pathar and Gokyo Ri are two ultimate vantage points of Everest region which allows optimum view of the surrounding mountain giants. Everest Base Camp is one of the major highlights of the trek from where all the Everest Expedition from south face commences. The cherry on top of the trek is a helicopter fly out of the Khumbu region. From Gorakshep, you will get on a Helicopter that hovers above Khumbu Skies providing you with an unforgettable view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Tobuche, Lobuche, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Pumori, and adjoining mountain peaks.
This trek package also provides you an opportunity to witness the cultural enigmas of Sherpa people living in the Khumbu region, the frugal and ascetic lifestyle in one of the harshest environmental setups on the planet. As you traverse will get to witness Sherpa culture, religion, belief, and perseverance which is sure to astound you.
This ultimate Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes trek coalesce the adventure of an arduous trek with the sophisticated eccentricity of a helicopter ride in the Khumbu region. This Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek assures you an enthralling exploration of Gokyo Valley and Khumbu Valley.
Cho La Pass is a scintillating mountain pass that separates Khumbu Valley from Gokyo Valley and is elevated 5,420 meters or 17,782 feet above sea level. The view of Ama Dablam, Cholatse, and the nearby landscape is truly mesmerizing. The exhilarating adventure of scaling this pass is incomparable. Especially the last 200 meters or 656 feet of ascend is very steep and requires careful attention from climbers, and specialized gear such as micro crampons.
Gokyo Ri a hilltop in Gokyo Valley is the best place to spot Everest from Gokyo Valley. Gokyo Ri is a beautiful vantage point that provides trekkers with an opportunity to spot 4 Eight-thousanders; Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Yu, and many other prominent peaks of Everest regions like Tobuche, Cholatse, Thamaserku, KangChung etc. In addition to mountain vista Gokyo Ri also allows trekkers to observe Ngozumpa Glacier, 2 of the six Gokyo Lakes, and Gokyo village. The climb to Gokyo Ri from Gokyo village is a 500-meter ascend, usually done before dawn to witness beautiful sunshine over the mountain peaks.
Gokyo Lakes is the highest-altitude freshwater lake system on the planet situated at an altitude between 4700-5000m or 15419-16404ft. Some of the prominent ones are Gokyo Cho or Dudh Pokhari, Thonak Cho, Tanjung Cho, Ngojum Cho, and Gyazompa Cho. These glacier-fed oligotrophic lakes provide a peaceful and serene ambiance to everyone traveling to Gokyo Valley. These lakes are cherished not only for visual aesthetics but also for the religious significance they hold for Buddhists and Hindus. Every year during Janai Purnima (a Nepalese festival) people make a pilgrimage to Gokyo Cho or Dudh Pokhari. The view nearby mountain peak being reflected on the pristine blue Gokyo Lake is to die for.
Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest glacier in Nepal. It is situated in Gokyo Valley and its tributaries originate from Cho Yu and Gyachung peaks and stretch 36 km down the Gokyo Valley. Ngozumpa Glacier like many glaciers is a humongous body of slow-moving ice rivers, this glacier has had a tremendous contribution to shaping the valleys found in in Everest region. It gives rise to the Dudh Koshi River which has played a vital role in promoting biodiversity and sustaining life in the lower regions of Everest. The glaciers and debris it carries with it are so large that you can walk on them and not know that you are walking over a glacier. The glacier has accentuated the beauty of Gokyo Valley, creating glacial lakes and picturesque landscapes in this part of the Everest region.
Khumbu Glacier is the glacier originating from the highest elevation in the world. It originates from the Everest cwm (which means bowl-shaped valley) and stretches all the way to Lobuche. It is a feeding source of water for Imja Khola which later coalesces with Dudh Koshi river. The Khumbu glacier likewise has played a major role in carving the Khumbu valley and making a geographical marvel out of granite rocks found in the fold mountains of the Himalayas. The glacier is humongous and majestic, the sheer size and volume of the ice beneath the debris is just something incomprehensible to untrained eyes. Khumbu Glacier undoubtedly is a major attraction of Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek.
Namche Bazar, also known as the gateway to Everest, is a picturesque sherpa settlement found in the remote Khumbu region. Though very far from densely populated cities, Namche Bazar is a sophisticated village where trekkers and mountaineers can find and buy all the necessary goods for trekking and expeditions. In the past few decades, Namche Bazar has morphed from a remote settlement to a well-facilitated tourist hub, but it hasn’t lost its essence and bucolic charm. Its dusty paths have been improved from stone paved ones and small huts to multistoried homes that still adhere to architectural design native to the Khumbu region. It is the last luxurious stop before a trekker further pierces in the Everest region. The markets of Namche Bazar are well stocked with essential trekking gear in case you have forgotten to purchase anything while in Kathmandu, not only branded but locally manufactured apparel can also be bought here.
It is Namche Bazar which will gift trekkers and mountaineers with first glimpses of Mt. Everest. There are luxurious hotels, lodges, and restaurants that serve local and international cuisines as well. In addition, museums, stupas, monasteries, and shrines found in Namche Bazar will help you enlighten with the history, culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the community contently living in this remote part of Khumbu.
The most important aspect of Namche Bazar is, that this boisterous town sitting on the lap of the Himalayas sets the mood for trekkers and mountaineers to take on the challenge of trekking in the Everest region or any sort of demanding mountain expedition, it invigorates them and oust any kind of hesitation, doubts and fear they might have. This lively and happening Sherpa town introduces trekkers and mountaineers with challenges, obstacles, hindrances, problems and difficulties, solutions, rewards, adventure, thrill, and courage simultaneously. It’s not just a place with houses, hotels, lodges, and restaurants but it’s an atmosphere, a different world that bolsters the dreams and determination of adventurers and thrill seekers to explore the Khumbu region.
Kalapatthar. Everyone must have seen an iconic picture of Everest, one with three peaks in which Everest is gallantly standing behind those two peaks; tall and proud. Well, that picture was taken from Kalapatthar and that is just a cropped frame of 360o majestic view one can see from Kalapatthar. It is the highest point that trekkers will trek while doing Everest High Pass Trek and it is elevated 5,555 meters or 18,225 feet from sea level. Kalapatthar summit is a 2-hour hike from Gorakshep and it rewards trekkers with the best view of Mt. Everest one can ever get and other peaks like Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Cholatse, Pumori, and many more. (If we start enlisting peaks higher than 6,000 meters or 19,865 feet above sea level then this whole thing will be filled with mountain names.) In addition to that one can witness almost all of the Khumbu Glacier. Summiting Kalapatthar is almost similar to scaling a small mountain often found in the Alps, Andes, and Rocky Mountain ranges.
Everest Base Camp is yet another adventurer’s paradise. Why shouldn’t it be? It is the base of the tallest peak on the planet. The place from where arduous stretch through icefall, glaciers, crevasses, and steep sections begins. Well, trying hard to not re-iterate it, but it is an amazing place to be for hardcore adventurers and thrill seekers often ranking high on their bucket lists. At EBC one can witness Khumbu ice fall, spot amazing landscapes, get a sneak peek of the geography of the bowl-shaped valley surrounded by Lhotse, Everest, and Nuptse, also get a chance to converse with mountaineers who are about to embark on their expedition.
Trekkers will get two kinds of flight experience on this trek. One will be done in a small airplane and another in a helicopter. As the name of the trek package suggests one of the major highlights of the trek is a helicopter flight that will take trekkers out deep from the Khumbu region and to Kathmandu. But even before the helicopter flight, trekkers will get to the Khumbu region by Airplane flight, from either Ramechhap or Kathmandu.
The trans-Himalayan flight to Lukla takes off from Kathmandu. The thing about this flight is that it’s not a regular flight, it’s a flight that allows its passengers to get magnificent views of the Langtang Range, Gaurishankar Range, Makalu Range, and Everest Range. The views of the mountains are just indescribable. The snow-capped peaks pierce white gossamer clouds and display their ethereal beauty to spectators on board.
The touchdown at Lukla is a different adventure. Tenzing Hillary Airport is one of the most difficult airports to land an aircraft on, and that is why no newbie pilot is permitted on the Kathmandu-Lukla flight. The aircraft dives headfirst from the hill opposite Lukla before lifting for the touchdown at Tenzing Hillary Airport. Your adventurous trek begins with a thrilling and almost acrobatic landing performed by pilots who have mastered the Himalayan skies with their aircraft.
The Helicopter flight starts from Gorakshep, where your trek concludes. A chartered helicopter will get there at Gorakshep to pick you up. As Helicopter starts to fly in Khumbu skies, you will be bestowed magnificent views of mountains, landscapes, and everything Khumbu has to offer to its visitors.
There are simply too many things, too many attractions of the Everest Region, that if we mentioned it all will make this TLDR. But be assured that Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Heli Tour offer more than what you have desired.
Sherpa people mostly inhabiting higher altitude areas of Nepal are often considered to be the toughest people on the planet. In places with rarefied atmospheres, where people struggle to even breathe, they hike up and down carrying luggage/baggage weighing more than 200 lbs. While on Everest Luxury Trek you will get to observe the fascinating culture, tradition, and lifestyle of the Sherpa people, who thrive in these harsh living conditions. Their belief and values heavily influenced by Tibetan Buddhism is one spectacle to witness. Their unique culture and tradition are no less captivating. The monastery and museums that you will visit will tell you tales of bravery, simplicity, persistence, and belief of the Sherpa people. As you traverse through settlement areas like Namche Bazar displaying the artless beauty and simplicity of the culture, tradition, and lifestyle, you will get to observe and explore the cultural enigma obscured from the modern world.
Our representative will welcome you at the airport and chauffer you to the designated Hotel. For early arrivals, after getting fresh you can explore around the city or else you can rest and relax to recover from jetlag. At evening you can go shopping for Trekking gears at Thamel.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
The day will be filled with sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites inside Kathmandu valley. After breakfast, our team will contact you and pick you up in a private vehicle from your hotel, and take you to explore our first heritage site.
Swoyambunath Temple also known as “The Monkey Temple” is a sacred religious site for both Hindu and Buddhist. Situated at top of the hill it offers a beautiful view of the Kathmandu and nearby areas. After exploring Sowyambunath, we will be heading toward Patan Durbar Square. It features temples, palaces and monuments which once belonged to kings and ruler of the region. These monuments embody outstanding architecture and beautiful work of craftmanship.
Next site we will be exploring is Pashupatinath temple, it is holy sacred place for Hindu people all over the world, adobe of Lord Shiva. Witness the faith and cultural rituals that are being carried in temple premise.
Finally, to Boudhanath, the biggest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley. After lunch in Boudha, we will head back to the hotel. In the evening, our office staff and trek guide will come to you at your hotel and will briefly explain all the necessary information about the Everest Base Camp trek you will be going to embark on the next day.
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
At the earliest hour of day, we will be taking a trans Himalayan flight to Lukla from Kathmandu or Ramechhap depending upon the availability of flight to Luka. Flight from Ramechhap is shorter lasting for approximately 12 minutes due to its proximity with Lukla whereas from Kathmandu it takes around 40 minutes to reach Lukla. In case of Lukla flight from Ramechhap trekkers will be driven to Manthali Airport from Kathmandu at the early hours of the day.
During the trans Himalayan flight passengers will get to savour the panoramic view of Langtang Mountain range, Gaurishankar Mountain ranges, Everest Range and Makalu range. In addition to mountain sighting the flight also provides beautiful view comprising geographical marvel of beautiful hills, valleys and rivers.
Upon arrival in Lukla, Everest High Passes Trek officially begins. After securing all goods and short briefing, first stretch of the trek begins, which will take trekkers to Phakding. During 3-4 hours trek trekkers will get to observe the charm of Khumbu Region. The hike for the day will end after reaching the prebooked lodge at Phakding where trekkers will spend the night.
Overnight at Lodge in Phakding
Today’s hike is a long stretching 9.4km and, spanning over 5-6 hours till Namche bazar. Following the trail trekkers will gain an elevation of almost 800 meters/2,624 feet.
After breakfast your hike will commence. You will leave Phakding behind and pass through beautiful villages of Toktok, Bengkar, Manjo and Jorsalley successively before ascending through steep section that gets you to Namche. Along the way we will be able to witness the local life style, religious monuments, cross suspension bridge adorned with colourful prayer flags, prayer wheels, Buddhist shrines and local eateries.
The trail for the most part sees gradual rise in with some small ascends and descends, but after crossing Hillary Bridge a bridge memorial build in reverence of Edmund Hilary, there will be a steep climb all the way to Namche Bazar, which will be the only hard part of the hike today. The stone paved trail stretches along Dudhkoshi all the way to Hillary Bridge. The trail is cloaked with lush Pine Forest that produces placid sound whenever a gust of wind navigates its way through it. Our guide will acquire permit for our group as we will be entering Sagarmatha National Park. While ascending to Namche Bazar trekkers will get first glimpse of Mt. Everest and adjoining mountains from the first Everest View Point of the trail.
You would have arrived at mesmerizing sherpa town, Namche Bazaar, by the end of you trek today. You will be checked in at your lodge where you will spend your night.
Overnight at Lodge in Namche Bazar
As you gain elevation, the oxygen concentration in atmosphere begins to drop and your body will be requiring sufficient time to adapt to changing environment. In order to obviate chances of getting altitude sickness we have assigned this day to let your body adapt to rarefied atmosphere. This day will make sure that your body acclimatizes to high-altitude environment.
But that doesn’t mean you will be in your room for the whole day quite contrary the day will be filled with activities, that focuses on cultural exploration and sightseeing in Namche Bazar rather than elevation gain. You will do a short hike to Hotel Everest View, the 5-star hotel on the Highest Altitude, in early morning hour which offers magical views Mt. Everest, Ama Dablam, Lhotse, Nuptse and adjoining peaks. After relishing the beautiful view of the mountain vistas, we will get back to Namche Bazar.
Namche Bazar also known as gateway to Mt. Everest is a beautiful town, mostly inhabited by Sherpa people. This beautiful town on the way of Everest Base Camp trek is a testament of human perseverance and survival on remote places. Here you can find shops, restaurants, museums and other tourist attractions, these establishment will make you forget that you are at one of the most secluded and remote part of the world. You can purchase trekking gears, souvenirs, gifts and eat variety of local as well as international cuisines. There is no compromise in luxury whilst you are in Namche Bazar. One of the most notable landmarks in Namche Bazar is Sherpa Museum which showcases the history, culture, tradition, accolades and lifestyle of Sherpa people. Just roaming the stone paved rustic alley ways of Namche Bazar is a delightful experience.
After Namche Bazar exploration we will be back to your comfortable room to rest and get ready for the next day.
Overnight at Lodge in Namche Bazar.
Today the trail will take you to Dole. The later half of the trail comprises of steep descend and ascend all the way to Dole. The trail stretches approximately 12 km/7.5 miles and takes 5-6 hours for trekkers to cover the distance.
Leaving the Namche Bazar behind, you will hike laterally on the hillside all the way to Kyangjuma. At Kyangjuma you will observe the trail splitting into two, one taking you to Khumbu Valley and one taking you to Gokyo valley. You will take a left trail which steadily ascends all the way to Mong. From Mong the trail descends steeply till Phortse Tenga Intersection, subsequently you will come across Dole Post Sagarmatha National Park. Then you will ascend all the way to Dole village.
You will pass many yak pastures also known as “Kharkas”, summer settlements for yak herders. While hiking through trail you will get the view of 7th highest mountain Cho Yu, which will accompany you for next couple of days. As you gain elevation you will notice the vegetation get sparse as the trail is now above tree line altitude. At elevation as such you will only get to see small shrubs and grasses.
Dole has few hotel, you will be checked in at one of those hotels where you will spend the night. Enjoy views of Khumbila and Tawache (6,542m/21,463ft) while in Dole.
Overnight at Lodge in Dole.
It is an easy and short-day hike. The trail stretches only 5.4 km or 3.35 miles and observes an elevation gain of almost 400 meter/1,312 feet which is not as significant compared to other hiking days.
After having your breakfast, you will resume your adventure. This day you will climb to Lhambarma at 4,330m/14,206ft and Luza at 4360m/14,304ft two sherpa settlement with pastures and farmlands on one of the remotest parts of Everest. The trail initially is steep but after the first ascend it traverses laterally along the hillside all the way to Machhermo at 4,465m/14,648ft. You will find Kharkas are where ever there is a flat land and the slightest hint of water. Unlike previous day’s you will not observe any green vegetation at all. Throughout the trail you will be pampered with exquisite view of Cholatse, Tobuche, Kyajo Ri, Gokyo and surrounding peaks.
After reaching Machhermo you can explore the village, visit yak pastures or rest in your lodge room.
Overnight at lodge in Machhermo.
Though the trail doesn’t gain much elevation and the distance is also not much long, there are some sections which are precarious. The section that takes trekkers pass the terminal end of Ngozumpa glacier is rocky and at some places slippery as well. Other than that, the trail is fairly an easy one.
After breakfast you will resume your trek. You first ascend to the hill ridge with an excellent view the valley down to Kantega and up towards with Cho-Oyu (8,201m/26,906ft) along with the mountain view of Tobuche, Cholatse and Mahalangur east to the trail. From the hill ridge, the trail steadily gains elevation as it advances sses through Karnasa and Phongla alongside Dudhkoshi river. The trail gains elevation steadily as it approaches terminal end of Ngozumpa Glacier and the path becomes more treacherous, and rocky. After a steep climb pass the terminal end of Ngozumpa Glacier, you will get on the trail that stretches alongside a stream all the way to Taujan Lake, one of the Gokyo Lakes. Continuing your journey along the trail following the small stream you will arrive at second lake Dudh Pokhari also known as Gokyo Cho situated at 4,650m/15,255ft. You will have stunning view of Pharilapcha massif being reflected on crystal clear water of Gokyo Cho (Dudh Pokhari), on your north you can see Gokyo Ri hill and Cho Yu Mountain.
On the bank of the Dudh Pokhari lake there are lodges and tourist establishment where you will be spending your night.
Overnight at lodge in Gokyo.
Today is more of a rest and exploration day than acclimatization day.
Trekkers will embark on a short hike to nearby hill top which lies above Gokyo village. The hill top this short hike will take is Gokyo Ri which is an enchanting vantage point from where one can get the view of 4 of the 8, Eight-thousander’s found in Nepal; Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Yu, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Lhotse. Not only that, one can get a comprehensive view of Gokyo valley from Gokyo Ri hill top. Later, trekkers will return back to Gokyo village and visit previously unexplored places nearby.
Overnight at lodge in Gokyo.
After breakfast, it’s trek from Gokyo to Thanga which takes about 3-4 hours of walking, to the other side of Ngozumpa Glacier. You will cross the largest glacier in Nepal, Ngozumpo glacier, carefully.
You will check in at lodge at Thangnak, also called as Dragnag locally, and prepare for next day’s arduous climb of crossing Chola Pass (5,420m/17,782ft). Lodges in Thangnak are basic because of its remoteness but comfortable and good enough to reinvigorate your energy levels and prime the body for the next day’s strenuous climb.
Overnight at lodge in Dragnag.
Today we will start our hike to early dawn at around 4-5 am, to cross over Chola Pass before by 9:00 am – 10:00 am to avoid the bad weather conditions of the noontime. Crossing over Chola Pass at staggering altitude of 5,420 meters could get risky due to strong winds at late hours of the day.
The trek starts with steep climb, which gradually loses its gradient until it reaches the final precarious section to Chola Pass. Last 300 meters or 984 feet of climb to Chola pass is very very steep and requires utmost caution from trekkers and equipment to cross the Chola Pass. If the pass is covered by snow, then it’s going to be even more hard to cross and micro crampons are required in such case. Warily treading on the trail trekkers will reach at the top of the Chola Pass.
As soon as you reach the top, get rewarded by the magnificent views of surrounding mountains peaks and nearby landscapes. Afterward, you will walk over Chola Glacial Lake, again very slippery section, very carefully and descend to Dzongla following the serpentine path.
Overnight at lodge in Dzongla.
Today’s hike is quite easy as compared to previous day. The trail stretches around 6.5 km/ 4 miles with elevation gain of only 120 meters.
The trail advances laterally through Khumjung and Lobuche Base Camp, then subsequently start ascending beyond terminal end of Khumbu Glacier via Thokla Pass and finally reaching Lobuche. Upon reaching Lobuche, check in lodge and rest/prepare for the next day hike. Because, the very next day you will be hiking to the climax of the entire trek i.e. Everest Base Camp, we suggest you to get good rest to relieve your fatigue and tiredness.
Overnight at Lodge in Lobuche.
Today is the denouement of the trek. After the breakfast we will start our hike toward the Gorak Shep, the terrain is rocky with no vegetation but it is compensated by the beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. We will be traversing through Khumbu Glacier.
From Gorak Shep we head toward our climax, Everest Base Camp. The hike can be strenuous, the path gets more treacherous with rugged rocky terrain. We will be moving along the Khumbu Glacier, and the visual scenery of approaching Khumbu Glacier is appeasing to the eyes that attracts travellers towards itself.
Once we reach at the point where our trek culminates, “The Everest Base Camp”, you will be rewarded with an amazing view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Khumbutse and Pumori Mountain. It would be an amazing feeling to be on the base of the tallest geographical landscape of the world from where one starts their summit to Mt. Everest.
After staying at the Everest Base Camp for a while we will retrace our step back to Gorak Shep. With amazing experience of being on the base of splendid Mt. Everest we will spend our night at Gorakshep.
Overnight at lodge in Gorakshep.
Today you will get back to Kathmandu on a Helicopter from Gorakshep, but before that you will do a hike to the ultimate vantage point of Khumbu Region; Kalapatthar. It is a short steep hike from Gorakshep which spans 3.6 km back and forth. Kalapathar stands 5,550m/18,208ft above sea level which is the highest point the trail will take you in the entire trail. You can get outstanding view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse and many other prominent peaks of Everest. Along with mountain view you will get to observe the entirety of Khumbu valley from Kalapatthar.
After relishing the mesmerizing view from Kalapathar you will descend down to Gorakshep. At Gorakshep you will have your breakfast and get on a helicopter with your belongings, which will fly you out of Khumbu region. As Helicopter starts to hover in Khumbu skies it will reveal to you a perspective to witness the beauty of Everest region unavailable to normal trekkers. You will be awe-inspired by the beauty of mountains, glaciers, rivers, landscapes and every other thing that might have gone right over your head. There might be refuelling stop at Lukla after which you will be flown to Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Our team will be waiting for you at the airport. You will be then chauffeured to a hotel in Kathmandu. Later on, the day you can roam around Kathmandu streets and go shopping in Thamel or nearby markets. In the evening Breakfree Adventures will host you for a farewell dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant with the staff of the company. We would love to hear about to your trekking experience and your complaints about our service if any. We will provide you a token of love, a celebratory award for your outstanding achievement.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Depending upon your flight time you will be dropped off at the International Airport three hours prior your departure for check in formalities. Our representative will be there assisting you, bidding you farewell and wishing you a safe flight back home as you head back towards your homeland with unforgettable experience and tons of memories you made while exploring the untouched Himalayan gem.
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The itinerary mentioned and explained above is a standard itinerary. Depending upon your requirements and need we can tweak things here and there to either shorten or lengthen the duration of your Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Heli Tour. Please inquire us at: [email protected] or call at +977-9851014557 for more information regarding Everest Base Camp Gokyo Lakes Heli Tour.
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Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Heli Trek is graded as a strenuous trek. The trek is done across treacherous terrain at high altitudes. Any person embarking on this trek will have to walk 5-6 hours daily (some days even more) for 13 days in high altitude landscapes of the Khumbu Region. So, a trekker needs to assess whether they can do this trek.
Since, during the whole of the trek we will be traversing through high-altitude terrain having sound physical health is a must. If you are physically fit and active, do not have underlying conditions, and can walk 5-6 hours daily with several breaks for meals and rest then you can do EBC and Gokyo Lakes Trek. You will require no previous trekking experience as our itinerary is curated in such a way that any novice adventurer trekker can do it, but it will be advantageous if you have any.
Even if you are not in the best shape of your life you can build up strength and stamina to do this trek successfully in 3–4-month duration. You will have to jog, exercise, and do cardio regularly for 3-4 months, and do short nearby hikes during weekends in order to build up your stamina and strength. Furthermore, our itinerary consists of an acclimatization day that will let your body adapt to the rarefied atmosphere of high altitude, to avoid altitude sickness. Throughout the day hike, there will be stops for rest and lunch.
Taking above mentioned things into consideration, if you think you possess the physical ability to walk 5-6 hours steadily, with stops for rest, daily as stated then indubitably you can do Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek. Breakfree Adventures will be delighted to be your partner in this amazing trek of your lifetime.
Your adventure on the land of the Himalayas begins right after setting your foot off the airplane at Tribhuvan International Airport. Subsequent day after your arrival you will go for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu to explore the historical and cultural reach of UNESCO sites. The next day your trekking will officially begin. You will be flown to Lukla either from Kathmandu or Ramechhap, depending on the availability of flights from either location. If the flight is from Ramechhape, you will get on a vehicle early in the morning which will get you to Manthali Airport at Ramechhap. The trans-Himalayan flight over hills of Nepal overlooking mountain peaks will get trekkers to Lukla. From Lukla begins the trek.
The trail for the first day stretches to Phakding, and then to Namche Bazar the next day. This stretch of trail traverses through lush pine, birch, juniper, oak, and rhododendron forest of Sagarmatha National Park. There will be an acclimatization day at Namche Bazar. The trail will then take trekkers to Dole, subsequently then to Machhermo. From Machhermo the trail will enter the Gokyo Valley and stop at Gokyo village before making a turn towards Dragnag. After exploring Gokyo Ri, Gokyo village and Gokyo lakes the trail will cross Ngozumpa glacier to reach Dragnag, and then after it will cross Chola Pass and get to Dzongla. From Dzongla the trail will pass through Lobuche, Gorakshep before finally reaching Everest Base Camp and returning to Gorakshep. The next day trail will take trekkers to the summit of Kalapathar and back.
A mesmerizing helicopter ride from Gorakshep will get trekkers to Kathmandu concluding your Gokyo Lakes and EBC Heli Trek.
The route mentioned above is brief and condensed. For detailed information about the villages, landmarks, and other aspects of the trek please read the detailed itinerary of this package.
Our proposed itinerary for Gokyo Lakes to Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is standard. Some trekkers might find it a bit longer and thus want to shorten the standard itinerary or add on some coupling tours and similar activities. Depending upon your requirements we can expedite some day hikes and omit touring activities to shorten or we can couple some other tours and similar activities to lengthen your overall exploration.
For further changes, shortening, or lengthening on the “Gokyo Lakes to Everest Base Camp Heli Trek” itinerary you can contact us at 9851014557 or email us at: [email protected]. We at Breakfree Adventures specialize in curating bespoke trek packages according to our client’s needs with consultation with guides and trekking experts. Because every traveler is different and every traveler is special.
Numerous trekking agencies are operating Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek. It is plausible to ask, why trek with Breakfree Adventures, what do we offer that other operators don’t? These questions need to be answered so that we make it clear to our clients that we stand out in this competitive market.
Apart from exploration of natural wonders, culture enigma, and for adventure of a lifetime, trekking with Breakfree Adventures will allow you to have stress free trekking experience. Breakfree Adventures will be dealing with arrangements and possible issues that might occur during the trek. Our diligent team of experts will make sure that you will have the best trekking experience with us. Our experienced guides, cognizant of the terrain and all its adversities will address any of your queries regarding the geography, culture, and trek, similarly, our porter will carry your belongings safely throughout your trek making sure you possess things that you might need while on trek.
We at Breakfree Adventures are always on our marks to resolve your questions regarding the service we provide. Our responsive communication team will reach out to you as soon as possible with answers if not immediately. Breakfree Adventures has been successfully able to established as a name to be reckoned with in this industry. With over 15 years of experience in satisfying clients with travel and tour services, we are more eager than ever to serve more clients. You can find us at Trip Advisor and see for yourself reviews left by the invaluable clients we have served here and decide by yourself.
Though the trek can be done all over the year as per trekkers’ choice, the weather climate and weather might make it onerous and risky. So, it should not be neglected if you want to have the best experience, adventure, and exploration.
The best time for Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). During these seasons the weather is favourable with clear blue skies providing the most spectacular mountain panorama. In spring the temperature ranges from 20 degrees in the daytime and falls to 5 degrees at night.
June to August is the time when the monsoon hits Nepal and there will be chances of domestic flight cancelation and roadblocks due to landslides, but some trekkers still prefer to trek in the monsoon too. This time will be the off-season for trekking so lodges along the trails and the trail itself will be less crowded which some may prefer that way. The probability of cancellation of Helicopter flight and usual flight is also very high, as the visibility is severely compromised by clouds and fog in the mountains. This time of the year is inauspicious for Gokyo Lakes and EBC Heli Trek.
September to November is Autumn. As Autumn initiates precipitation begins to lessen and halts eventually, and the climate and temperature get milder. It is also an ideal time to do Gokyo Lakes and EBC Heli Trek and is the peak of the trekking season. The skies are clearer providing a clear mesmerizing view of surrounding landscapes and mountain panorama. As autumn approaches its terminal ending it starts to get colder and colder.
December to February is winter, the time when it starts to snow. Winter trek crossing Three Passes is also a perilous yet adventurous hiking experience and as the mist settles down you will get the most beautiful mountain views. In winter, lodges will have few guests, and trails less crowded.
Temperature varies from month to month during Gokyo Lake and Everest Base Camp Heli trek which are:
While operating challenging high-altitude treks our first and foremost priority is Trekkers’ safety and we at Breakfree Adventures put the safety of our clients even before anything.
Our guides and potters are cognizant of the challenges and adversities of the Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek Trail. Our guides and potters are well trained and tutored with proceedings to follow in case of any inauspicious happenings during the trail. Our guides will be measuring the blood oxygen level of the trekkers with an oximeter regularly to detect early signs of altitude sickness. Also, there will be acclimatization days which obviate the chances of altitude sickness by allowing the body to adapt to a rarefied atmosphere. In addition to that locals are very hospitable and friendly, and cases of assault, robbery, and stealing on the trail are unheard of. We request our clients to not offend the culture, religion, and lifestyle of natives to avoid confrontation. Sure, this is a perilous trek but we take no chances on our client’s safety until it’s all green light and no one is crossing the road. So, the Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is as safe as it could get.
Insurance is mandatory for anyone doing high altitude trek. In case of emergency, insurance covers the cost of evacuation via helicopter and it’s better to be safe than sorry. We Breakfree Adventures can help trekkers choose the ideal insurance for Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek.
Nepal Tourism Board has made it mandatory for trekkers to have a licensed guide with them throughout the trek while doing high-risk strenuous trek, which also includes every trek done in the Khumbu region. However, hiring a potter is a personal choice. Our standard Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek provides Potter service but if you are okay carrying your stuff then you don’t need to hire a potter and it will also reduce the cost of the trek. Our guides all have comprehensive knowledge of the trail and are very apt with communication skills that can understand the needs and issues of even the most reticent person. They are familiar with all the subtleties and nuances of the trial and are prudent when it comes to facing such difficult situations.
Similarly, our potters, simply put, are superhumans. Even we cannot fathom their resilience, strength, and stamina. In places where a person needs to pant every few steps, our potters can carry your goods and reach your destination faster than any trekkers. They are just indefatigable physically and mentally. However, if you consider yourself strong enough to carry your bag then you are more than welcome.
Breakfree Adventures provides both experienced guides and indefatigable potters with standard Gokyo Lakes and EBC heli Trek packages.
Acclimatization while doing challenging and strenuous treks like Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is very important. Not allowing your body to acclimatize itself to a low oxygen content atmosphere can cause altitude sickness, even to experienced trekkers. Altitude gains as high as 5,000 meters or 16,404 feet require critical attention.
But our itinerary is carefully planned and consists of two deliberately segregated acclimatization days, one at Namche Bazar and one at Gokyo Ri, to prevent our trekkers from getting altitude sickness. The trick is to walk slowly and steadily, drink plenty of water (Don’t let yourself dehydrate), avoid alcoholic drinks or too much salty food, and follow your trek guide’s instructions. Don’t walk too fast thinking you are fit enough as it may result in getting AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) you are hiking at the world’s highest locations where the oxygen level is very low, so you will easily get tired and dehydrated resulting in chances of suffering with Altitude Sickness.
Altitude illness in high mountain journeys is a prevalent issue, however, it is preventable and wishes instantaneous remedy. However, if you act nonchalantly about symptoms of altitude sickness, it can get severe even lethal.
Mountain sickness often starts from an elevation of 3,500m/11,482ft. Our trekking leaders and guides are properly experienced and use oximeters to monitor your oxygen degree for early detection of altitude illness.
Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Trek is a challenging trek done in the Everest region. The trail takes trekkers off the beaten path of the Everest region to Gokyo Valley. While following the trail trekkers will traverse through the lush forest of Sagarmatha National Park to dry and arid regions of Gokyo, Thagnak, Lobuche, and Gorakshep. Trekkers will have to cross Cho La pass which is one of the highest altitude passes on the planet separating Khumbu Valley with Gokyo Valley. The ascend and descend to and from Chola Pass consists of sections that are very precarious, steep, and dangerous, which requires utmost caution from trekkers. The higher elevation means that the chances of trekkers getting altitude sickness are high. Also, there are sections on the trail that are precarious and risky to walk nonchalantly. Also, there are some days when trekkers will have to cover huge distances and elevations which is simply exhausting and exacting on the body. And for these reasons, Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp Heli is a challenging trek.
For anyone willing to do Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Heli Trek, while not essential, previous high-altitude trekking experience is a benefit. To your aid, our guides and potters are well aware of the adversities and challenges of the trail and can deal accordingly with any inauspicious situation that may arise. There will be acclimatization 2 days throughout the trek to preclude the chances of altitude sickness. The trek requires physical fitness which allows trekkers to walk 6-7 hours daily with breaks in between. Pairing this physical fitness with trekkers’ determination and zeal to explore the Everest Region, this challenging trek can be conquered easily.
After completing the trek, you may join other extra adventure activities for one day or more. There are numerous stunning and adventurous places in Nepal. You may spend your extras days in Kathmandu through various approaches, which include, the Everest Mountain flight, Everest Base Camp Heli Tour, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot day trip, Chitwan Jungle Safaris, 2 nights 3 days Chitwan jungle safari, Chitwan Luxury Tour, Trishuli River Rafting before flying back home.
All foreigners, besides Indians, require a visa to enter Nepal. Visa is to be had on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, and you may increase your visa at the valuable immigration office. Click here to learn more about tourist visas in Nepal.
The visa application would require a passport legitimate for at least 6- months and a passport-length photograph. The present-day visa rate costs USD30 for 15 days, which you need to pay in cash (Please bring the exact change of USD30 per person) on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport. Citizens of China and the SAARC nations will acquire a loose visa.
A few countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan- may not get hold of an on-arrival visa. In case you are from those international locations, you should contact your local Nepalese embassy.
Nepali Rupees (NPR/Rs)
(USD 1 = NPR/Rs 132) at present (Subject to change)
You can exchange foreign currencies via the nearest banks and valid money exchange counters in Thamel, and also you can alternate small quantities of cash in hotels.
The simplest one hundred and 2000 Indian Rupee notes are legal in Nepal. You may also withdraw cash (in Nepali Rupees only) from one of the many ATMs in Kathmandu and other major cities.
Several ATMs in Kathmandu are open around the clock. In case you are using a foreign card – the most withdrawn quantity is 35,000 Rupees for a 500 Rupees processing fee. If you use Credit Cards provided to you by your banking partner, for exchanging foreign currency, you might get charged a processing fee of approximately four percent or more. Credit cards (Mastercard, Visa & American Express) are accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants.
The chances of finding a bank along the trekking trail are near null, so we encourage you to exchange foreign currency or withdraw enough money in Kathmandu. With enough Nepali Rupees cash on your hand, you can easily pay for the services and goods almost everywhere.
A packing list can make or break the Trek. It heavily influenced how enjoyable and adventurous the trek was. So, it is necessary to have a good idea about what to pack depending upon the time of the year a person is doing the trek. Having extensive goods included in your packing list can make your bag pack cumbersome, whereas packing minimally excluding indispensable things can make the trek even worse. Using our decades of experience operating high-altitude trek expeditions we have curated a packing list best for Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes Heli Trek which ensures optimum trekking experience.
Including below mentioned goods will ensure that your bag pack is not cumbersome and consists of things that are essential for a good trek.
